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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938, 1,293.96 and 702.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938, 1,293.96 and 702.32 is: 968.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938 : 1,293.96 = 702.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938/1,293.96 = 702.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938x = 1,293.96 × 702.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938x = 908,773.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,773.99/938
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.84

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